The Abandoned Wife

Glimpsing the grin on Lucian's face, Roxanne was stunned for a moment. Then, faint shades of crimson stained her cheeks. She only snapped back to her senses after a while, upon which she guiltily turned back around and continued cooking.

Meanwhile, Lucian watched behind her with his arms crossed.

When she had finished cooking, he helped to carry the dishes out and lay the table.

Archie, Benny, and Estella, on the other hand, had long since seated themselves at the dining table in proper order.

Dinner was a warm and cozy event.

After dinner, Lucian ordered the children to play in the living room while he went to the study upstairs with Roxanne. "What's the good news?"

Sheer mystification deluged Roxanne. I wonder what exactly it is that he's acting so mysterious.

solemn. "I think I've ferreted

anxiety marring her

she had been reluctant to suspect Colby for no other reason than they had worked together for many years. I wonder if she'd be able to

second, he even contemplated giving up his initial plan and

from him after some time, Roxanne couldn't help making a

away, his gaze darkening a shade.

time, we've hardly mentioned him. But no sooner had I said there was progress in the investigation than he

all this while that I hazarded such a

Lucian's face. "That day, only the

her into directing her

of that dawned upon Roxanne. When she perceived the only person left other than her and Jack,

made a move ages ago! Even if he were jealous that I got to take the lead in this project, he had plenty of opportunities to

Roxanne couldn't fathom

on her face, Lucian's heart inexorably

hem of her shirt, still harboring a